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0/10 Didn't make it at all 09-10. First my knee didn't feel up to it. Then we sold our flat and had to find a new place. Then the hassle of moving. We have just settled in and the season is over. Hopefully we will make Falls Creek or Wanaka in a few months

32degC. No breeze even though we live by the beach

Originally Posted By: BagOfCrisps Perhaps it's a great 'ocean earth bag'. yah, 'Ocean-Earth' is the brand..

Originally Posted By: RobBright Maybe cut some holes in the bottom, and buy some coasters and glue, or sew them in. kind of what i was thinking...will talk to my bag repairer about using his industrial sewing machine to fabricate something...

i have a great ocean earth bag that unfortunately doesn't have wheels. is there a way of fixing wheels to it? (should have got the slightly more expensive Burton bag with wheels)

MB, why aren't you on the slopes???

wish i'd known about the Fastec before I got my Burton Cartels....

I was in Niseko for the first time last year. Stayed at Pension Kisara. Loved it. Am going to give Hakuba a try this year, around 11-18feb. (A couple of days in Tokyo before and after). Can someone recommend some inexpensive accom (above backpacker grade) in Hakuba?

first time ski was at Buller 1980's; first time board was in Niseko 2008

Niseko - 2008

Originally Posted By: RobBright ba-doom-tish touch wood - not had anything stolen but took the safety of tagging my stuff. What do you mean by 'tagging'? How can I engrave(?) my name, postcode on my new board?

i reckon europe is the cheapest place to ski/ride right now - GBP300 or less for one week ex-London, includes airfare, transfers, accom, some even 5course dinners. you need to book last minute though. igluski.com another GBP300 for a KL to London return by AirAsia.

for the evenings i have this pair of taiwanese ski-pants(?) - bottoms not wide enough to fit over boots - which are fleece-lined. never was i ever cold in niseko. a mite warmish in some restaurants though.

Originally Posted By: Mamabear Claremont. i think i have been there? there's a big Vidler's surf shop right?

what job can i get in niseko?

i was in niseko 17dec08 to 24dec. only had powder on the last 2 days; first days were icy and slushy. can't wait to use my new Jibpan again. maybe mar09, hehehe otherwise Falls in july09...

K2 Jibpan 154, Burton Cartel bindings, Burton Ion boots

Originally Posted By: snowhunter Funny I would never think of getting on my horse without a helmet but have never considered wearing one whilst skiing. Being that I am a novice and felt I don't put myself in dangerous situations OR go fast enough I have never thought about it. i think there is all the more reason to get one if you are a beginner - beginners fall more. you don't have to be going fast. you could fall over and bump your head just trying to get up! i bought one in niseko even though it was expensive but i thought it only has to save your nut once to be worth its weight

gareth oau two weeks after niseko, there is still tenderness in my knees too! hope it doesn't warrant a checkup. i dare not face my orthopaedic surgeon! what do you mean by 'inside and outside'? do you mean front and back?

snowhunter how long have you been skiing? are you converting? i must say carrying one stick and having soft boots is heaven!

thanks guys, will refer my pal who is going to niseko on 23jan to this forum.... he may decide to ski instead of board after reading all this!

what dangers are there of a beginner twisting and damaging his (front) knee when only his front leg is bound to the board? especially when coming off the lift at the top? my friend is deciding on getting an extreme-sport brace for his front knee. i remember falling about 6 times when i got off the lift when i started boarding. i had a knee brace on my front knee. i am sure i would have twisted my front knee many times if not for the brace. i have a brace because i have had ACL reconstruction. that tear was from skiing.

Originally Posted By: thursday Originally Posted By: muikabochi Whats that little slide thing in the pic? that is the magic carpet. hop on and it will take you up. Then hop off anyway you like. so, is the magic carpet free???

thanks

i was a bit fazed by all the technical stuff... i am going to buy a board in niseko that i can also use in future in oz and nz, i suppose i should just get a normal, maybe freeride, board?